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What drug did skater test positive for?
trimetazidine
The skater, Kamila Valieva, already considered one of the top athletes in the sport, was found to have trimetazidine, a banned heart medication, in her system, according to a statement Friday from the International Testing Agency.
Who is the 15-year-old skater in Olympics?
Kamila Valieva
Kamila Valieva was never going to have a low-key Winter Olympics. The Russian figure skater came to the Beijing Games having set world records and after a dominant 2021, including winning the Russian and European Championships.
Will Russian skater be allowed to skate?
Russian skater Kamila Valieva cleared to keep competing at Winter Olympics The International Olympic Committee says it will abide by a decision that 15-year-old Kamila Valieva be allowed to skate in Beijing but if she wins “no medal ceremony will take place.”
What happened to the 15-year-old girl in the Olympics?
In the end it became one of the most uncomfortable, unpleasant moments of sport in recent memory. After a week of outrage following a failed drugs test, 15-year-old Russian figure skater Kamila Valieva left the ice in tears as her controversial Olympics came to a distressing conclusion.
Why Russian skater cried?
Controversial Russian Skater Misses Medal Johnny Weir said he cried following his commentary of scandal-plagued Kamila Valieva’s performance in the women’s figure skating short program at the 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing.
Which Russian skater tested positive for drugs?
skater Kamila Valieva
Russian figure skater Kamila Valieva tested positive for banned substance Officials with the International Testing Agency say 15-year-old Kamila Valieva tested positive for a banned heart medication in December. It’s unclear why she was cleared to compete in Beijing.
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Who is Olympic figure skater Val Valieva?
Valieva has been at the center of a doping scandal having played a pivotal role in guiding the ROC to gold in the figure skating team event after she became the first woman to land a quad at the Winter Games.
How many times did Elena Valieva fall in the free skate?
After finishing in first in the short program, Valieva stumbled or fell at least four times in the free skate, receiving a score of 141.93 and giving her a total of 224.09, which was only good for fourth. The teenager was left in tears after her performance as she was comforted by her coaches.